Timbaland - 'If I Ever See You Again' f/ Katy Perry

I was going to suggest what might be the next single from Timbaland to you ('Say Something' by Drake), but I decided that there is a track on 'Shock Value II' that I like waaaay better. It's the Katy Perry collaboration called 'If I Ever See You Again.' The album really is great, and there are a lot of great tracks on there. Check it out, but if you can only check out one track, it's this one...



Also, how is there a music video out for this already????

Rihanna f. Will.i.am - 'Photographs'

I have to admit I was going through a slight anti-Rihanna phase when 'Rated R' was released. I just didn't dig the first two singles and therefore didn't give the album a listen. Foolish, because there was this gem hidden on it (thank you Pandora for bringing this to my attention). Not sure this song could really make it as a single. It's fantastic, but it would be overshadowed by the 'is this song about Chris?' questions. But then again, maybe that will catch the attention of people more. Anyway, I dig the song. And Will.i.am's verse is dope! Give it a listen...



And here's some young and innocent Rihanna -

Wheels - Foo Fighers

I know this song has been out for a little while, but I just heard it on TV and decided this was the song for today. I love Foo Fighters. I think there music has come a long way over the years and continues to knock it out of the park. Anyway, I think this is just a feel good song. Enjoy...

Motion City Soundtrack - 'My Dinosaur Life'

Motion City Soundtrack is one of my FAVORITE bands! It could have something to do with them being from Minneapolis (HOLLER!). Their new album 'My Dinosaur Life' is out today. I'm pretty pumped (even though I've had my hands on this for a week - Thanks Brady!)! I hate to say this, but it took a minute for me to get into the album. I'm totally digging it now, but my first pass took a little bit. However, I had the same thing happen with their last album.

Anyway, here's my favorite songs off the album:

'A Lifeless Ordinary (Need A Little Help)' - This is a classic MCS song.



'Her Words Destroyed My Plant' - Shout out to Uncommon Grounds in Uptown. Makes me want to go visit, lol! Someone tell anyone that works there and demand an autographed copy of the album!



'The Weakends'- I think this is the strongest song off the album. Great hook, interesting changes in feel in the music, just great overall.



And for old times sake, here's 'You Hold Me Down':

Train - 'Hey, Soul Sister'

It's been a minute since we've heard something from Train and Pat Monahan's eyebrows, but their new single is really catchy! It's 'Hey, Soul Sister.' It has a Jason Mraz 'I'm Yours' feel to it (and sounds a little like it). But it's a feel good song. Give it a go...



Plus, who doesn't love a good ukulele?

Ke$ha - 'Blah Blah Blah'

There are a lot of people saying that Ke$ha is going to be the next 'it' girl (read Lady GaGa) for 2010. She's definitely going to be someone to watch this year. 'Tik Tok' is pretty incredible. Tommy tells me that 'Blah Blah Blah' featuring 3Oh3! is the next single and I certainly hope so. I found it in the Top 10 downloads on iTunes.:



And for good measure, here's 'Tik Tok':



Also, I love how she sings like she is bored off her ass.

Upcoming albums in 2010

I've been planning this post in my head since the beginning of the year. I was inspired by this article, 'Most anticipated albums of 2010' on Metromix. They've put together a really great list. I just wanted to highlight what I think are some albums to watch.

Lady Antebellum - 'Need You Now'

Watch the title single specifically. Now, I'm no country fan. I'm not even on team Taylor Swift. However, I was turned onto this song by a friend and she was dead on. This song will be huge! It's a classic break up song. I probably won't pick up the album still, but the song has caught my attention enough to peak my interest in the band.

Jason Derulo - 'Jason Derulo'

Potentially the next Ne-Yo? I think so. He can sing. He can dance. His first single was a massive hit. I'm a big fan of 'In My Head'. And I can't wait to see what else he pulls out of his sleeve. I saw him perform not long after 'What U say' was released and he had some great stuff then. Downfall, no release date yet. Get your act together!

Angels and Airways - 'Love'

I'm a little surprised that we have a new Angels and Airways album before a Blink-182 album. Maybe just more disappointed. Regardless, I hope Tom gets his weirdness out in order to put together a killed Blink return.

MGMT - 'Congratulations'

I've only recently discovered MGMT. Not for everyone, but they are really a great band.

Gorillaz - 'Plastic Beach'

It's been a little while. Hopefully they pull out another big single. Thinking of them brings me back to the Minnesota State Fair and hearing that song every hour for two weeks.

My Chemical Romance

I admit, I wasn't crazy about their last album. I thought they lost a little steam from the previous one, yet they still had some good stuff. I wonder where they will go with the next one.

Missy Elliot - 'Block Party'

Well you've been quiet for a while. Let's return to the style of earlier Missy, k?

Hole - 'Nobody's Daughter'

I mainly want to see if Courtney Love can pull herself together enough to finish this album. Hole was a great band and 'Malibu' is one of my all time favorite songs. Time will tell...

Korn

According to the Metromix article, Korn is moving away from their experimental stuff, and back towards the stuff that made them major rockstars. Thank God! I can barely stand that last album and have purged it from my iTunes.

Eminem - 'Relapse 2'

I didn't really give him a chance with this album. Apparently I should have because it was one of the most successful albums of 2009 (WHAT?!?) Yeah, I know. He kept showing up at all these awards shows and I was utterly confused. I'll give this a shot though.

Blink 182

YAY! I really can't wait for this album. I was kinda bummed out at the concert. They weren't what I expected, but that's okay. I would love for their album to be similar to their last album they released together.

Motion City Soundtrack is not mentioned in this article, however, I am very much looking forward to that CD next week. One of my all time favorite bands, and Minneapolis natives (SHOUT OUT!) And I'd love to see No Doubt put something out this year.

Okay, sorry that was much a long post, but I am hopeful for the upcoming year in music...Don't let me down!

Holla!

Well, I've decided to go all in and start blogging. It's been nagging at me for a while now. So here we are. I think... *think* I've settled on a topic. I wanna write about music. You see, it's my passion. Music has helped me get through situations and led me down my career path for a long time. And it's my passion. So here we go...I'm going to be talking about music.

I'm not going to start something tonight. I just wanted to get set up. But I'll do my best to bring you something new every day. I've already got the first few songs/topics ready to go.

Feel free to post suggestions for music!